Methaiya - Harraiya, Basti

Methaiya is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Farenda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Methaiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Methaiya is 179827. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.31 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode.

Methaiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harraiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Methaiya

According to the 2011 Census, Methaiya village had a total population of 637 people, including 318 males and 319 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.87%, with male literacy at 82.07% and female literacy at 58.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Methaiya

Methaiya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Methaiya

Methaiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahman Jyotia, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Basti to Methaiya is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Methaiya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Methaiya village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Methaiya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Methaiya village are given below:

FAQs about Methaiya